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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.43, 3,296.46 and 1,340.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.43, 3,296.46 and 1,340.83 is: 1,850.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.43 : 3,296.46 = 1,340.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.43/3,296.46 = 1,340.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.43x = 3,296.46 × 1,340.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.43x = 4,419,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,992.46/2,388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.58

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